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Post by nancs on Jul 4, 2006 17:43:37 GMT -5
Taken from 'The Indianapolis STAR Magazine,' dated Jan. 14, 1951. This aerial photograph was taken by Tommie Wadelton from plane piloted by Mel Henry of Bottoms and Lamb Flying Service. This is a huge photograph, taking up the better part of two pages. My most sincere thanks to Richard for 'putting this photo together for me! Thanks mucho. Think this should go into my 'bag of goodies' to bring on the 15th. This is a vastly improved image of the aerial view. Thanks, Richard, for doing this task. Additionally, here is a link that will show an even larger image. Again, thanks goes to Richard. img138.imageshack.us/img138/5800/51downtown1merge7wz1.jpgNanc
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2006 20:18:06 GMT -5
The old State Highway Garage that was located on the N-E corner of 25th St. and Central Ave.
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Post by lois on Jul 12, 2006 16:57:32 GMT -5
reply to #14 the station was on the corner of 2nd and jackson
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2006 19:24:41 GMT -5
Lois, Welcome, yes you are correct about # 14, I think that it latter was a Wake Up station and around 1950 sold gas at 5 gallons for $ 1.00, a little better price than I payed today.
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Post by nancs on Jul 22, 2006 8:50:24 GMT -5
Referencing post # 61 in this thread, Pictures of Columbus Indiana, with the very capable assistance of Richard, there is a vastly improved aerial view of Columbus, 1951, as well as a link to access an even more enlarged version. Thanks goes to Richard for these improvements to the original post. Nanc
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Post by richard on Jul 22, 2006 21:55:57 GMT -5
The nursing staff and the nurses’ home as it was in the 1920s. Photos are from the book Columbus 125 Years by The Republic.
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Post by RER on Aug 4, 2006 16:45:43 GMT -5
Picture of Outside and Inside First Christian ChurchThese are fantastic pictures of the church and property. Just call up the following web site to view the pictures and enjoy. Go to: www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/colselsaar/elsaar.htmlReference: I wrote Mary Ann Sullivan today and she gave the Columbus Historical net here, permission to post her web site so all could view these pictures of Columbus First Christian Church. Built in 1942 and designed by Eliel Saarinen. Bob
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Post by RER on Aug 18, 2006 7:54:42 GMT -5
" Columbus Youth Camp Big House Today 2006" ' Columbus Youth Camp's "Big House" Around 1896 or 1897' Isaac Hart built the home know as the "Big House" in 1867. Isaac & Margeret Taylor Hart lived in the home with their family including, Joseph and Sarah Reynolds Hart. My grandmother was born and raised as a younger child at the "Big House."The "Big House" still is part of the Columbus Youth Camp today. Robert C. Hart son of Isaac allowed the house and property to be sold to Q. G. Noblitt a friend in 1932. Q.G. Noblitt gifted the house and property to the youth of the community in 1935. Bob
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Post by RER on Aug 19, 2006 13:48:12 GMT -5
"Question On First Christian Church Located 5th Street & Franklin" The grassed area in the picture below is a partial view of the large area that is grassed in. The church was built in 1942 and the referenced grassed area at that time was all water. It was a very huge concrete bottom and walls full of water. Many residents and visitors would look over the top or stand near the pool and pitch coins into the water for wishes. I remember the pool area was saturated with nickels, dimes, quarters and pennies. I further recall that it was sodded in either in the later 1950s or 1960s; which I am not sure. I don't know the story of why it was sodded in. Does anyone know the story of why and when ? Bob
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 19, 2006 17:08:50 GMT -5
As a tour guide for the city of Columbus, we have been told that the reflecting pool of First Christian Church had to be abandoned because of maintenance issues, vandals ( people throwing trash, etc.), and insurance/security issues.
My parents were married at the church in 1952. The pool was still there at that time.
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Post by RER on Oct 12, 2006 13:09:32 GMT -5
The Armory at 640 Franklin StreetIn the earlier days when the Armed Forces had a registed draft system all kids had to sign-up for the draft after turning 18, I believe. Most Columbus residents went to this Armory building and registered. It was mandatory to register. In this building on the second floor, I recall several sponsored dances I attended as a young guy. Bob
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Post by RER on Oct 15, 2006 13:51:14 GMT -5
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Post by RER on Oct 15, 2006 13:54:41 GMT -5
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Post by RER on Oct 16, 2006 13:07:19 GMT -5
The Older Columbus Bar But Not TodayThe old one had great tenderloin sandwiches and draft beer, among many other items that were tasty. Note: I joined the Virtual Tourist Group and I'm able to send some pictures to friends. This is being sent to all friends of the Historical Columbus Indiana board here. The pictures can not be used for commercials or advertisements without Mr. Sam Barnett's approval. Bob
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Post by RER on Feb 13, 2007 21:45:21 GMT -5
In the Library of Congress Columbus Famous 7th Street 1913 Bridge Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Haw Creek at Seventh Street, Columbus, Bartholomew County, INMany Hawcreek pictures are included and areas I walked and where someone else on the board rode horses. Note: The Library of Congress has a total of 15 pictures from various time periods. Go to this address to call them up for viewing. Double click each picture to see a larger view of the individual pictures. Go here (just click below):memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=hhphoto&fileName=in/in0400/in0415/photos/browse.db&action=browse&recNum=0&title2=Seventh%20Street%20Bridge,%20Spanning%20Haw%20Creek%20at%20Seventh%20Street,%20Columbus,%20Bartholomew%20County,%20IN&displayType=1&itemLink=D?hh:3:./temp/~ammem_YYs5:: ATTENTION: If the above pictures didn't enlarge go to this site and type in the left block titled Search this Collection: Bartholomew County Indiana Then you will see this menu for 4 famous Columbus items. Double Click the choice. memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/habs_haer/index.htmlThe Choices are: After you click your choice click the antique camera twice.1. Zaharako's Ice Cream Parlor, 329 Washington Street, Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN 2. Cerealine Manufacturing Company, Mill A, Jackson & Brown Streets, Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN 3. Reeves Pulley Company, Seventh & Wilson Streets, Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN 4. Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Haw Creek at Seventh Street, Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN Bob
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Post by nancs on Feb 14, 2007 10:40:50 GMT -5
Thanks, Bob, for several great posts. Within the 'data' section about the 7th St. Hawcreek bridge is a good deal of history, which makes for entertaining reading. I have a goodly number of family photos taken on the 7th St. Hawcreek bridge, as it seems it was 'the place' to take photos in the 1930s in my family. Will now have to look more closely at them to see what 'additional history' might be 'attached within.' Nanc
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Post by RER on Feb 14, 2007 12:05:56 GMT -5
Nanc, the Data section does provide in-depth details of the old long gone 7h Street bridge. The data plate enlarged has many names and shows the erection date of 1913. It says the bridge was designed by Edward Hughes. Picture number 5 enlarged further provides the terrain (maybe) that you rode your horses.
Great photos our United States Congress achieves put together.
Bob
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Post by RER on Feb 14, 2007 13:39:19 GMT -5
Question for Nanc ? In picture # 5 on the West back of Hawcreek going toward State Street and Stadlers further down. Did you own the horses and live near by off those West banks. My brother and I talked on the phone a few hours ago and he said that her remembers the horses. I too started recalling them myself if in fact that is about where you lived.
Bob
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Post by nancs on Feb 14, 2007 17:56:36 GMT -5
Bob, Jerry, and anyone else interested in the area around Hawcreek and 7th Street bridge. Look in the 1940s thread, page 3, my reply # 36. In a reread of that post, I think I did a fair job of describing the area. In the overview photo, it is actually looking south, yes, and somewhat to the west, in comparison to photo # 5 in the Library of Congress photos, at least according to my eye. In the 3rd photo in the 40s thread, Hollow Tree, IF you look very closely, you can see the bridge, barely, in the distance. In reference to photo # 5 within the Library of Congress pictures, yes, that would have probably been our pasture, but taken, I think, AFTER the creek was rechanneled. Within our pasture field there was quite a jog in the creek to the west, before it continued on south to Stadler's and State St. To clarify that, the jog would have about been in line with 6th St. where it ended at Cottage, and where the old Fulk's Mill was in my youth. I would say, photo # 6 in the same collection, our property would have been 'across the bridge' and to the left. For a period of time, after 1952, that I know of, our house was a part of Cummins, and used as a small urgent care type medical facility, or something similar. The last photo in the 40s thread, showing the stone wall and the bridge, I believe you would see, right where the bridge starts, something very similar in the Library of Congress photo # 8. In my youth, that was the 'home of lots of water moccasins.' What I noted, in particular, in that photo (also # 9 and # 10) was the 'pipe' which was sort of explained in detail in the data part. I can recall the coaxial cable in the process of being laid down 7th St., but no recollection of what 'happened to it' when it came to the bridge. Some of that 'might be' explained in the data. Within, at the end of the data, was a map of where the photos were taken. Photos # 9 and # 11, surely looks like where I remember jumping off the bridge onto the sand bar, and very nearly landing on a dead white dog. That rather ended my jumping experiences, post haste. AND something this aging brain remembers ever so well!!!! An experience I didn't want to repeat. ;D Library of Congress photo # 7, and before Hawcreek Blvd. existed, to the immediate left would have been my Aunt Katie Harrel's property that faced on 7th, then what almost looks like a vacant field, would have been the back of Teddy Kiel's folks' property that faced on Cottage, and as the creek makes a bend to the right/east, would be going right toward the southern side of the old Saddle Club Grounds at the end of 8th St. You kind of have to juggle screens to have any of this make much sense. Good luck. Hope that adds a tad of input. Nanc
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